Position Overview & Specifications

We are looking for a full time Senior Kennel Assistant to join our team. The role is 5 days a week including a weekend day and bank holidays. The hours are 8am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm.

The role involves

  • Cleaning kennels and cat units
  • Exercising dogs in all weathers
  • Preparing and distributing food including special diets
  • Giving medication to both dogs and cats
  • Welcoming customers
  • Answering phone calls, taking bookings and payments
  • Bathing and brushing dogs
  • Keeping communal and exterior areas clean and tidy

Requirements

  • Must be experienced at working with animals ideally with an animal management diploma
  • A good team player but also with the confidence and initiative to work independently
  • Good communication skills
  • Physically fit as the role is physically demanding
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Ideally to have your own transport as we are in a rural location
  • Above all to have a real passion for giving excellent care to the dogs and cats staying with us

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.00-£13.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: In person